Typical math course tracks

Students and parents are sometimes confused about the math course offerings in their school districts. Obviously the best source of information about this is the school district itself. You should talk with your teacher about how math students are placed in your district. However, for purposes of an overview, the tracks below are typical.

*The names and details of these courses vary by school district. The intent is to give Middle School students a path to move from one track to another. For the purposes of this chart, "Condensed 5/6/7" is a placeholder for a variety of condensed and accelerated offerings; whereas "Pre-Algebra" is often a combined Math 7 and Math 8. Some schools refer to pre-algebra as Transition Math. You should consult your local Middle School for details.